
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY (76 Rentals)


Marin Building

The Lofts at Elk Terminal

The Police Apartments

10 Lafayette Sq

Ansonia Center

The Buffalo Palace Apartments

151 E Eagle St

The Alexandre Apartments

The Buffalo Lafayette
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Ellicott Town Center

61 Johnson Park

501 ,UPPER Ave

136 Seneca St

294 S Elmwood Ave

Historic Warehouse Lofts

Cathedral Commons

Apartments at the Hub

Mohawk Place

472-474 Main St
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483 Main St

The ACB Building

110 Pearl St

The Statler

173 Elm St

474 Michigan Ave

68-74 E Huron St

Proposed conversion to Multi-family

163-173 Broadway St

192 Seneca St
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600 Main St

85 W Chippewa St

267 Franklin St

IS Lofts

Wurlitzer Flars

79 Perry St

331 Franklin St

32 Tracy St

38 Tracy St

341-343 Franklin St
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89 Johnson Park

76-78 Tracy St

AM&A's Warehouse Lofts

201 Ellicott

The Sinclair

Cathedral Place

300 Ellicott St

The Antonio

130 Pearl St

AC Lofts
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $704 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $775 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $862 | $862 | $862 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #41
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Buffalo
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY?
As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 76 available Downtown Buffalo apartments priced from $704 to $2,700, with an average monthly rent of $1,706.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Buffalo Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Buffalo ranges from $704 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,592.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Buffalo cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Buffalo range from $775 to $2,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,035.
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